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Apartments under $2,000 for Rent in Oceanside, CA

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  2. Building Photo - Creekwood Villas
    STUDIO
    $2,005
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,000
    Required Monthly Fees$5
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,005

    Creekwood Villas

    3020 Oceanside Blvd, Oceanside, CA 92054
    (760) 573-2699
  3. Building Photo - Softwind Point
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    STUDIO
    $1,812
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,807 - $1,910
    Required Monthly Fees$5
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,812 - $1,915

    Softwind Point

    881 Soft Wind Rd, Vista, CA 92081
    (442) 216-0443
  11. Building Photo - Summit By The Lake
    1 BED
    $1,725
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,725 - $1,900
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,725 - $1,900

    Summit By The Lake

    4750 Calle Las Positas, Oceanside, CA 92057
  19. Building Photo - 315 Osborne St
    STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $1,895
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,895
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,895

    315 Osborne St Unit Pool Side

    315 Osborne St, Vista, CA 92084
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  20. Building Photo - 1201 Wynn St
    STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $1,785

    1201 Wynn St

    1201 Wynn St, Oceanside, CA 92058

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$2,271
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Oceanside, CA Apartments for Rent

Oceanside is home to the historic Mission San Luis Rey de Francia, established in 1798 and once the largest of all California missions. This coastal city in North County San Diego stretches along 3.5 miles of Pacific coastline and features the iconic Oceanside Pier, one of the longest wooden piers on the West Coast at 1,942 feet. Those searching for apartments for rent in Oceanside will find a range of housing options, from oceanfront apartment communities near the harbor to more affordable inland residences. The downtown district offers renovated buildings with convenient access to local shops and dining, while neighborhoods like Fire Mountain provide elevated settings with coastal views.

Renting in Oceanside appeals to those seeking coastal living with practical access to employment and recreation. The city sits along Interstate 5 and the Pacific Surfrider rail line, providing direct connections to San Diego and other Southern California destinations. Downtown Oceanside has grown into a cultural hub with the Oceanside Museum of Art, the restored Star Theatre, and the weekly Thursday Sunset Market featuring local vendors. The harbor area offers waterfront dining and boating activities, while the beaches provide year-round access to surfing, swimming, and beach volleyball. MiraCosta College and nearby Camp Pendleton contribute to the local economy, and the city's location between San Diego and Orange County positions renters within reach of major employment centers throughout the region.

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Mission Vista High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,670 Students
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Mission Vista High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,670 Students
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El Camino High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,463 Students
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El Camino High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,463 Students
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Oceanside High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,948 Students
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Cesar Chavez Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
557 Students
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Alamosa Park Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
549 Students
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Alamosa Park Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
549 Students

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